MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both headlamp aims on lower limit
play in steering rack inner joints
Electrical wiring insecure running through front subframe (1.9.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Fuel hose insecure running through front subframe (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s steering rack area damp no leak found
o/s/r handbrake reading low
vehicle heavily undersealed
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r handbrake reading low
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
nearside inner c/v joint insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95?
Based on 1,876 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRP 165V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRP 165V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Morris Mini 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MRP 165V registered?
MRP 165V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 95, first registered on 4 December 1979.
Is MRP 165V safe to buy?
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